All Things Admin

APRIL 17, 2024

Julie applies her administrative expertise and passion for lifelong learning to serving as an enthusiastic mentor, speaker and author who educates admins around the world on how to be more effective every day.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 15, 2015

For example I always include the following contact details: The out of hours telephone number for the travel agent you booked through. Choosing a supplier for your office is not easy, particuarly when it comes to business travel. Book your place now. The telephone number and address for the local embassy office.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 4, 2016

Meeting and greeting visitors, liaising with clients, suppliers and other staff in a professional manner. Including using interacting with customers, and suppliers. For more details and to book onto the event, check out the website. . Taking phone calls, enquiries and general requests, handling all queries.

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 21, 2010

Top 5 Tips for Learning More About Your Customers by Stefan Töpfer on Mar 22, 2010 The top 5 tips weekly post is always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners. Try to figure out exactly what it is that you want to know about your customer base. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 22, 2013

I was able to learn some of the tools they used which have been really invaluable. When I was asked to look at how we can reduce the cost of hotel accommodation in my department I used the measure stage of the project to interview everyone whether or not they booked accommodation and asked a series of questions regarding the process.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 20, 2016

If you are nervous of engaging on social media – my advice is to simply look, listen and learn. You can follow and connect with other Assistants, clients, colleagues, suppliers, brand ambassadors and influencers. You can learn more about my opinion on PA headshots via this link: [link]. The world is your oyster.

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 1, 2013

Sometimes it is easy to forget what we learn over the years so lets have a little reminder of the skills we have picked up at various stages of our careers: Administrator: Improving computer skills from intermediary to advanced . Learning how to use and fix a variety of office equipment. Learning as you go.

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 7, 2017

Since I commute to work, on my way to Frankfurt I read lots of books on the train or I like to surf the internet for things that put me in a positive mood. Since my boss travels a lot, I take care of his travel expenses and supplier invoices. I can recommend learning a foreign language. What does an average day look like?

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 21, 2016

For more information and to book your place please visit the Assist Conference website or you can register here. This is a great opportunity to learn from our collection of social media experts. I’m so happy to share the following updates with you! Assist Conference Programme.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 21, 2015

’ This was half an hour where everyone called talk about their experiences booking business travel, what goes wrong and how to fix any issues that might crop up. The PA panel was made up of some fantastic and incredibly knowledgable assistants who all book numerous business trips for their Executives and organisations.

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Productivityist

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

For example, you cannot hope to be the best florist in your area without meeting with your team, suppliers, delivery drivers, and clients. But once you learn how to use the interface, it is compelling. This way, the app always knows what you are doing and when, so nothing is missed or double-booked.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

I’ve said in the past training, networking and meeting suppliers should be an integral part of our career. This in itself is a whole other topic, but let’s say you’ve got past this hurdle and you are booked on to an event! Well you have to learn something! So you are at the event and comfortable with the proceedings, what next?

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 25, 2014

PA Life magazine is published six times a year and includes a mixture of lifestyle features, updates on suppliers, industry news and articles on how to improve professional skills. Rich with information about all elements of wine from growing the grape vines, to decanting and pouring, they are here to help you learn and enjoy.?From

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 2, 2015

The Skill-set of the modern PA is a far cry from tea and typing: Exceptional Communication – with colleagues, clients, suppliers, peers and the public (includes Active Listening). CPD – Active learning in relation to both hard and soft skills. Multiple Hats i.e. Fire Marshall / First Aider / Learning Champion.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Work with other parts of the business (Marketing, Facilities, IT and HR) to create a more effective and detailed monthly monitoring system for supplier spending. If he knows about travel later in the year this will be added to the diary so that flights and accommodation can be booked. To be completed for Q3. Skills related objectives.

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2014 Assertiveness Travel Suppliers 100

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Work with other parts of the business (Marketing, Facilities, IT and HR) to create a more effective and detailed monthly monitoring system for supplier spending. If he knows about travel later in the year this will be added to the diary so that flights and accommodation can be booked. To be completed for Q3. Skills related objectives.

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2014 Assertiveness Travel Suppliers 100

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Work with other parts of the business (Marketing, Facilities, IT and HR) to create a more effective and detailed monthly monitoring system for supplier spending. If he know’s about travel later in the year this will be added to the diary so that flights and accommodation can be booked. To be completed for Q3. Personal objectives.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

If the supplier knows you are ready to buy for the right price they will cut you a deal. Promise to buy from one supplier for better payment terms, like 60 or 90 days. Thank you very much for your comment – if you try any of my tips and learn something new come back and tell us about it!

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 10, 2017

Will you share your learning with other Assistants thus increasing the ROI? My connections also enabled me to secure last minute table bookings – the value of which was priceless. To find out more information and to book your spot head on over to the Assist Conference website. Be prepared to negotiate if necessary.

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BioTeams

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Over 1-2 days they run their business for 3 years and as well as making all the key operational and strategic decisions also have to deal with real issues such as competitor price changes, supplier problems and misleading media stories! Checkout my other articles about business games.

Suppliers 40

Suppliers Social Media Collaborate Networking 40

BioTeams

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

technologies intensively to connect the internal efforts of employees and to extend the organization's reach to customers, partners, and suppliers. Read The Networked Enterprise Book by Ken Thompson - published in June 2008! "A new class of company is emerging--one that uses collaborative Web 2.0 finds its payday.

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BioTeams

JANUARY 21, 2011

So perhaps some lessons here for both of us in how to work effectively when the customer and the supplier are in the same family! click here for more details ). click here for more details ). click here for more details ).

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Suppliers Social Media Networking Collaborate 40

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

There should be some training that relates to you directly, will improve your skills or will help you learn more about the business. You can meet with potential suppliers but also attend free training sessions. If your company has an internal training programme which could be online do take the time to have a look at the options.

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BioTeams

FEBRUARY 19, 2010

Pricing/Costs: In supply chains bids, it is common practice for suppliers to add in extra overheads as padding, typically in the region of 15-35%, to protect their costs. The prime supplier gets paid, and then, and only then, will it pay its sub-suppliers, who in turn pay their suppliers. A Practical "Exchange Model".

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 20, 2010

Try to learn a bit about the industry that your prospective business customer works in so you don’t look out of your depth. If only more people would learn the value in such information. Listen carefully to what your B2B clients require. If you can determine exactly what they need, you can serve them better.

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Allwork

AUGUST 28, 2023

With the knowledge accumulated from his research, he bestows a powerful tool in his latest book, The Open Culture Handbook. What you’ll learn Discover the profound effects of remote and hybrid models on organisational culture. Learn about the immense potential of AI in stimulating cultural dynamics within organizations.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

CIT Group Files for Bankruptcy Protection : Small Business Loan Giant Has Struggled for Months to Stay Afloat; 5th Biggest Bankruptcy Filing in History Free cash for your business : When hunting for cash, desperate small business owners may find themselves sucked into buying books and software packages promising “Billions in Free Grants!&#

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 29, 2010

Shop around : Make sure you are getting the best deals from all you suppliers- right down to your electricity, broadband and gas bills. If your business has an inventory make sure you source the best suppliers at the right price, and don’t be afraid to haggle ! Sponsors Advertise Here? Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 16, 2010

If an area such as accounting is your weakness, rather than wasting time learning the skill it may be more cost-effective and time efficient to outsource the service. VB, Stefan Chris Said on March 22nd, 2010 at 12:27 am Thank you for the great post, to Nicole, I recommend reading Reworked, a new book from the owners of 37Signals.

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 13, 2010

It is difficult to say but in small business we can learn a lot abut the importance of public relations through this story. Nobody really learns anything real about business, only about life… VB, Stefan Issa Crea Said on May 15th, 2010 at 3:33 am Is this the same thing as personal branding? Nice sharing. I love the analogy.

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Success

JULY 25, 2022

1 business podcast; landed a book deal; co-founded an app; and received features in Good Morning America , the New York Times , Forbes and more—all in the name of financial feminism. People are often shocked to learn I don’t have a debit card. I watched my female friends accept jobs that paid far less than they were worth.

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The Small Business Blog

AUGUST 8, 2010

Learn from the experience and then move on to your next potential customer. Plan your sales targets in advance and track progress throughout the year. This helps you to continuously evaluate your sales performance. Don’t obsess over missed sales opportunities. Give incentives to staff for making sales. Sponsors Advertise Here?

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2010

That said, I’m a firm believer that a bit of ‘gut feeling’ on the right person goes a long way – I’ve hired many people over the years and sometimes the candidate who is ‘technically’ the best, doesn’t always fit in to the organisation – that’s just something you learn over time though.

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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 31, 2010

Learn about how your company structure affects pay. Top 5 Tips for Paying Yourself by Stefan Töpfer on Feb 01, 2010 The top 5 tips weekly post is always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners. If possible, get some advice from your accountant regarding the level of pay you plan on taking from the business.

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The Small Business Blog

JULY 13, 2010

It might take time, but you will learn a great deal about how to, and how not to, do things! Networking not only allows you to meet potential clients but you will also learn valuable lessons from people who are more experienced in the business world. Sponsors Advertise Here? Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 13, 2010

Although he never finished high school, Scudamore loves nothing more than learning. Within his business he has established what he calls a Mentor Board of Advisors, a group of people he turns to for advice and learning. Today they have 95 franchise partners across North America and are in 47 of North America’s top 50 cities.

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The Small Business Blog

JULY 27, 2010

For example, if you learn about products that are doing well in other countries then you may be able to adapt them for sale here if no-one else is doing it. Although these sectors will be crowded, at least there is a guaranteed market there for you to fight for a share. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site.

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